On 1 July 2016, Ma Ltd acquired all the issued shares of Pa Ltd for $326,000. The
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On 1 July 2016, Ma Ltd acquired all the issued shares of Pa Ltd for $326,000. The shares are acquired ex-dividend. At this date, the equity of Pa Ltd was recorded as follows:
| Share capital | $340,000 |
| General Reserve | $391,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $215,000 |
| Dividend Payable | $43,000 |
All the identifiable assets and liabilities were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values.
The consolidation worksheet entry at 30 June 2018 is as follows:
| Account Name | Debit | Credit |
| Share Capital | $340,000 | |
| General Reserve | $391,000 | |
| Retained Earnings | xxx | |
| Investment in Pa Ltd | yyy |
Enter the amount of opening retained earnings (xxx) at 30 June 2018 in the answer block below:
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